Management Information Systems/Information Technology and EngineeringLynnetta Eyachabbe – Technology Strategist for the College of Engineering

Lisa Morales – Director of Diversity and Inclusion Programs for the College of Engineering

Oklahoma Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Mentorship Program• OSTEMMP is an educational outreach connecting

networking professionals from OU, OneNet, and other institutions with students in the technology field

• It is part of an NSF grant to enhance Oklahoma’s educational and research capability through network improvements

• The goal: identify, develop, and recruit talent• Activities include:– Presentations to students throughout OK– Job shadowing opportunities (on-site & virtual)

About Me – Wife and Mother of 2 Boys

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MIS – Management Information Systems

• Application of Information Technology to solve business problems

• Be able to leverage Information Technology in innovative ways to meet organizational needs

• Understand people and processes are just as important as understanding technology

My Story

Graduated SHS 1996

Computers & Math at OU –

Math Major

Discovered MIS Major

Graduated OU in 2001

Tinker AFB – Software

Engineer

OU IT - 2007

WHY IT?

Something That Is Always Needed!Any Field You Have A Passion To Work InLearning About New Ideas/Technology ConstantlyGood PayMany Job OpportunitiesNo Set Title

Pixar

Pixar

Current Opportunities

Athletics

IHS

Tribal Worker

Any Field

Gaming – Non Tribal

Jobs and Locations

What is Engineering?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A

What do Engineers Do?

•Engineers make a world of difference.

•Engineers are creative problem solvers.

•Engineers help shape the future.

•Engineering is essential to our health, happiness, and safety.

•Engineers connect science to the real world.

Some useful websites on engineering:Engineering Go for It

• www.egfi-k12.org/Engineering Girl

• www.engineergirl.org/Engineer Your Life

• http://engineeryourlife.org

2,450 Undergraduate Students 28.0 Average ACT score 72.8% Sophomore six-year Graduation Rate 42% Graduate with Distinction or Special Distinction (3.40 GPA or higher. Nearly 3% graduate with a 4.0 GPA.)

22% Females 23% Underrepresented Minorities20% Honors College Over 8% National Scholars

459 Graduate Students110 Faculty Members

12 Degree Programs with 30 Accredited Engineering and Computer Science Programs $23 Million Research Expenditures

OU College of Engineering Fact Sheet

Degree Options

• AEROSPACE ENGR

• ARCHITECTURAL ENGR

• CHEMICAL ENGR- CHE BIOTECH- CHE PREMED/BIOMED

• CIVIL ENGR

• COMPUTER ENGR

• COMPUTER SCIENCE

• ELECTRICAL ENGR

• ENVIRROMENTAL ENGR

• ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE

• ENGINEERING PHYSICS

• INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGR- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- IE PREMED

• MECHANICAL ENGR- MECH PREMED

• PETROLEUM ENGR(College of Earth and Energy)

*16 Accelerated BS/MS Degree Options

Student Support Services

Williams Student Service Center• DLC Mentors• Academic Counselors• Peer Tutors • Diversity and Multicultural Programs• Student Organizations• Summer Bridge• Study Abroad

Engineering Faculty

University Support Services• Honors College• Success Series Seminars• Goddard Health Center• Assessment and Learning Center• Writing Center• Career Planning and Placement

Diversity and Inclusion Program/ Multicultural Engineering Program

Diversity Programs is an important factor of the College of Engineering's education effort in providing a distinguished engineering education to students from underrepresented groups.

Freshman orientation courseTutoring Professional development and industry networking opportunitiesScholarship programs

AT&T Summer Bridge

July 8 – August 1, 2014http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p7ev3mdQbQ

AT&T Summer Bridge is designed to help students transition from high school to first year of engineering course work. The program includes:

•Housing

•Meals

•Pre-Calculus CREDIT; Pre-Chemistry; Gateway to Engineering courses

•Seminars

•Team building exercises and excursions

Over 60% of the 2012 cohort increased their math placement by at least one level.

Sometimes engineering coursework can be a challenge. We want YOU to be prepared academically for your first semester at OU!

http://www.ou.edu/content/coe/wssc/diversity/camps/summerbridge.html

Student Involvement & Co-curricular Activities

Over 50 Student Organizations:• College specific organizations

• Student Chapters of National

Technical Societies

• Honor Societies

• Ethnic and Gender based

Engineering Societies

• Competition Teams

Imagine the possibilities that await you here at the OU College of Engineering!

Challenge yourself! Take math, science and AP courses, and develop strong study skills.

Get involved in your community and look for opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Schedule a visit to OU College of Engineering by contacting OU Prospective Student Services: (405) 325-2151. Mention Engineering and they will schedule a visit for you.

Here’s how to prepare

Do you want to make a difference?http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50158048n

Do you want to have financial stability?

QUESTIONS??

• About STEM?

• About OU?

• About the College of Engineering?

• CONTACT US …. Any time

• Lynnetta Eyachabbe leyachabbe@ou.edu

• Lisa Morales lmorales@ou.edu